At the summer edition of Pitti Uomo 2025, SACS and Kiton are previewing Strider 13 KNT x SACS, a collaboration that combines the nautical expertise of SACS and the sartorial savoir-faire of Kiton, through its experimental project KNT – Kiton New Textures.
The result is a unique version of the Strider 13, the iconic and most successful model in the Sacs range, with high performance and distinctive character, which best interprets the values shared by the two brands: innovation, research, precision craftsmanship and Italian style.
Created for those who conceive summer as a dynamic mix of performance and relaxation, the Strider 13 KNT x SACS represents a new approach: not just a means of getting around on the water, but a true extension of one’s lifestyle.
“This collaboration stems from a natural convergence between two Italian examples of excellence. On the one hand, the innovative approach of Sacs, which has always reinterpreted boating with vision and courage. On the other, the ability of Kiton – through KNT – to combine the casual and sporty attitude of Strider 13 with an elegance provided by colours, details and fabrics, which further embellish the design”, explains Nicola Antonelli, Sacs Tecnorib CMO.
The Strider 13 KNT x SACS is characterised by elegant, bold aesthetics that are perfectly in line with the identity of both brands. At 13.50 metres long and powered by three 400-hp Mercury Verado V10 engines, this Maxi Rib expresses a nautical vision that combines high performance, comfort and stylistic sophistication. Every element is designed to bring out the boat’s character, transforming it into a sculpture in motion
“At a time when excellence can no longer be confined to the product alone, we felt the need to expand our presence, going beyond the boundaries of the wardrobe. This is not a branding exercise, but a choice fully consistent with the brand identity. We follow our customers along the natural rhythm of their summer journey, from sea to land, accompanying them to the places they live in and in the time they decide to dedicate to themselves. Those who choose us value their quality of life and the freedom to manage every moment,” says Antonio De Matteis, Kiton Managing Director.
On board, Kiton’s visual codes take shape in a tailor-made design reflected in the choice of materials, colour palette and finish quality. Solid teak with cream inset lines the deck like a natural catwalk, while the KNT-designed tubes and the cushions, with sophisticated colour contrasts, give depth and personality to the whole. Etna red varnished details, the distinctive feature of the design, dialogue with the interiors in bleached oak, Nubuk upholstery and Kiton furniture and fittings, in a sober yet vibrant atmosphere
Technology and functionality come together in state-of-the-art equipment: from the integrated joystick system to the dual Raymarine screens with augmented reality and a sophisticated lighting package, everything is designed to ensure an exclusive, fluid and immersive sailing experience. Every choice, from the configuration of the spaces down to the last stitching, narrates a shared vision of excellence: experiencing the sea with the same care, precision and freedom with which one wears a made-to-measure garment
It was a challenging exercise to combine Strider’s expression of power at sea with Kiton’s more classic style, condensing all the stylistic contents of the KNT marine collection in a unique edition of the Strider 13 KNT x SACS, from the alternating sand colours that spill over onto the pure white of this refined maxi-Rib to the material details of the collection itself. All embellished by edging along the entire tube, reminiscent of Kiton’s very particular written selvedge, all the way to the red circular punctuation distributed along the boat.
About Sacs Tecnorib
Founded in 1989, Sacs marked the beginning of new trends in the yachting world, ushering in the era of high-end Maxi-Ribs with the Strider range. The iconic Strider line was joined by REBEL, a line that further revolutionised the industry with its unmistakable design, transferring the spirit of the Maxi-Ribs into 40- to 60-foot boats as well as opening up a new market segment.
Founded in 2005 by means of a licensing agreement with Pirelli & C.on the PIRELLI and P ZERO™, brands, Tecnorib has played a key role in the growth of the Maxi-Rib market; it has seen marked expansion since 2019 with the introduction of the PIRELLI Speedboats range, sporty walkarounds with a unique and distinctive character.
The integration of these two companies led to the creation of Sacs Tecnorib Spa in 2021.
I am personally proud of this product created by two Made in Italy excellences who have embarked on a new path based on synergies and creativity. A path, a lesson for years to come for those who need to practice the craft of making.
The culture of handmade in the wake of Neapolitan artisan tradition and the use of technologies and materials that descend from the most prestigious company that has treated rubber not only as an indispensable accessory for the development of the transport and motorsport sectors, but as the beating heart of iconic sporting and iconic events and such as the production of the Pirelli Calendar.
I am proud to have inspired the protagonists of this story, in recent times, a sentiment linked to the image of Beauty , which triumphs everywhere and in every era. Sailing with the Strider KNT is the equivalent for a shipowner of wearing unique, tailor-made Kiton garments.
For further information regarding the collection, please visit Kiton and Sacs Marine.
